The Cubs shocked the MLB world on Monday when the team decided to hire former Brewers manager Craig Counsell before officially announcing that David Ross would be let go from the position.
Ross, who spent four seasons as the Cubs’ manager, spoke out on the team’s decision on Thursday to the Tallahassee Democrat. The former MLB catcher expressed some emotions while talking about his departure, but otherwise didn’t sound like he holds too much of a grudge against the organization.
“I think the thing that comes over me is that I am extremely thankful for the opportunity, to be honest,” Ross said. “There was a lot of people who worked really hard alongside me. ... I am really thankful for the four years I got, coming from zero coaching experience to getting the chance to manage such a great organization that has impacted my life in a great way. There's great people there. I really don't have a whole lot negative to say, to be honest. ... I get mad from time to time but I have a lot to be thankful for.”
